Infusion RN - PRN

About the role

Compass Oncology, the Pacific Northwest’s largest private cancer care clinic group, is seeking an exceptional Registered Nurse (RN) to support our Infusion Oncology care team at our Oregon clinics (Clackamas, Tigard, and Rose Quarter locations). Oncology experience is a plus, and previous Infusion Oncology experience is highly preferred. This individual must possess strong multi-tasking abilities and bring positivity and passion to their work. As a Per Diem/On-Call RN, you will float between our Oregon locations, providing professional nursing care for oncology patients while adhering to established standards and practices.

Employment type: Per Diem/On-Call; up to 20 hours per week. Pay range: $41.17 - $69.36 per hour. Final offer amounts are determined by a review of the candidate’s applicable experience and qualifications, as well as internal employee equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician with exams and procedures.
• Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
• Assesses patients for changes in condition, including but not limited to abnormal labs, x-rays, scans, drug reactions, and initiates appropriate action.
• Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems, and symptom management.
• Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports, and maintains central lines catheter devices.
• Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time, and technique.
• Documents nursing assessments, patient teaching, and fluid and medication administration in the patient chart.
• Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician.
• Ensures nursing charges are accurate and complete on patient fee slips.
• Acts as a resource person to the medical assistants.
• Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient’s chart.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
• Demonstrates awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals if necessary.
• Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
• Provides nursing coverage for satellite offices as needed.
• Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste, and any other material potentially infected with a bloodborne pathogen.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Participates in cross-training programs to develop skills across multiple areas of the practice and provide support where needed.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education; BSN preferred.
• Dual licensure in Oregon (OR) and Washington (WA) must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Chemotherapy Immunotherapy provider card preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; must maintain continuing education requirements.
• Minimum 1-3 years of nursing experience, including at least 1 year in oncology (preferred).

About the company

Compass Oncology brings together leading cancer experts in surgical, medical, and radiation oncology, pathology, and palliative care to provide comprehensive cancer care and a cohesive patient experience. The majority of our physicians specialize in particular cancer types, offering a heightened level of expertise to our patients. As a member of The US Oncology Network, one of the nation’s largest community-based cancer treatment and research networks, Compass Oncology participates in leading-edge clinical trials through US Oncology Research, which has helped develop 89 FDA-approved cancer therapies.

Benefits

For benefit-eligible employees who work 20 hours or more per week, Compass Oncology offers:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical illness, hospital, and legal plans
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday plans
• Retirement savings plans
• Robust wellness program and incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee perks and discounts
• "Jeans Fridays" dress code policy

Physical demands

• Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work environment

• Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.